An Introduction

Fun fact: I 'started' this blog back in college, somewhere between 2008 and 2010, and I have yet to make a post. Until now. As a general rule, I tend to shy away from social media and general over-exposure on the Internet. I mean, does anyone really care what I've eaten for dinner today? My dog is really cute, but who honestly wants to see a picture of him everyday? (Well, except for me, of course.)

By the way, Dakota is absolutely adorable.

I've always wanted to share my story, but felt I wasn't quite there yet, you know? You read about these brilliantly successful people and say to yourself, 'that's what I want and when I get there, I'll tell the whole world about how I did it.' But you never get it and spend your days wondering, 'what is that wow factor?'  Here's another fun fact: I'm not 'there' yet, but isn't that the good part? Isn't it nice to know that someone doesn't have it figured out? Wouldn't it be nice to see something happen organically, as opposed to a canned version after the fact? 

That's what I thought too, and quickly hushed my brain with thoughts of failure or that I don't have a story. But then I realized something: that we all have our own unique story to tell, and sharing my story will help me grow and I hope it will somehow help you. Maybe it's entertainment or maybe some kind of inspiration. Or maybe we are in a similar situation that no one is talking about. And who knows? Maybe I will be wildly successful or maybe my success will be the quiet kind of success that doesn't come with flashy cars and stacks of money, but is still something to be incredibly proud of. But, either way, success is the only option. 

So what is this place? What is this little piece of the Internet that, despite being open to the world, I call my own? It's simply that, mine. Here's where I'll write about anything and everything: events I find intriguing, a recent craft that I'm excited to share, daily struggles both big and small. And I hope you get something from it, a little chuckle during your lunch break or maybe the push to conquer something huge and bigger than yourself. 

Here's a little bit of background about where I'm at:

I'm a 20-something who has very recently been married. This is the first time I've ever really lived on my own (because college doesn't really count). I love my new little family (my husband, the dog, and the cat), but it still takes a bit of readjusting to, you know, being an adult. 

Hopefully this will be as beneficial to you as it is to me.